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WEBSep 7, 2023 · Learn how to cook perfect pot and pearl barley on the stovetop, in the oven and the Instant Pot. This guide provides detailed …

1. Stovetop Absorption Method 1. Place the barley into a saucepan. Add the water and a pinch of salt. 2. Over medium-high heat, bring the water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook. 3. Cooking time for pearl barley is around 35 minutes and for pot barley around 50 minutes. 4. Turn off the heat, stir the barley, cover the saucepan and let it stand for another 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Stovetop Pilaf Method 1. Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook stirring ocasionally until onion is translucent for about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant for about 30 seconds. 2. Add the barley and stir until the grains are coated with oil and warmed up, for about 2 minutes. 3. Add the herbs, water or stock and season with salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook. 4. Cooking time for pearl barley is around 35 minutes and for pot barley around 50 minutes. 5. Turn off the heat, stir the barley, cover the saucepan and let it stand for another 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Oven-Baked Barley 1. Preheat the oven to 375F. 2. Place the barley into a baking dish with a high rim. Add the hot water or stock and a pinch of salt. 3. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and place it in the oven. Bake the pearl barley for 35 minutes and pot barley for 50 minutes. 4. Take the baking dish out of the oven. Remove the foil and stir the barley. 5. Turn off the oven. Place the foil back on the baking dish and put it into the oven for another 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Instant Pot Fluffy Barley 1. Place the barley, water, and salt into the Instant Pot. Make sure the sealing ring is in place. Close the lid shut. Turn the nob to the sealing position. 2. Cook pearl barley on high pressure for 20 minutes or cook pot barley on high pressure for 25 minutes. 3. Quick-release according to the safety instruction of the manual. 4. Carefully open the lid. Dump the condensation water that accumulated on the lid into the sink. Stir the barley. Close the lid again and let it sit for about 5 to 10 more minutes.

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WEBMay 22, 2024 · The best way to cook pearl barley is whichever way you prefer. Whether it’s through a stovetop, instant pot, or rice cooker, you …

1. To a large pot add water or vegetable broth, barley and salt. Cover and bring to a boil.
2. Add the barley, salt and water into the pot. Cover and close the vent.
3. Add barley and 1 cup of liquid to the rice cooker. Stir in salt.

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